The Home Office offers three types of service with different fees and processing times: Standard, Priority and Super Priority Service.
⚠️ Make sure to leave yourself enough time to submit your visa application. See the Home Office website for Visa processing times: applications inside the UK - GOV.UK
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Standard Service |
Priority Service |
Super Priority Service |
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Cost for applicant |
£524 |
£1,024 |
£1,524 |
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Additional cost per dependant |
£524 per dependant |
£1,024 per dependant |
£1,524 per dependant |
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How to pay |
Pay by credit or debit card |
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Time to receive a decision after enrolling your biometrics |
Approximately 8 weeks |
Approximately 5 working days |
Usually 1 working day |
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When to submit your application |
You must submit the application before your visa expires |
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How to submit your application |
If you are unable to use the IDV app, you will need to book a Biometric Enrolment appointment |
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When you’ll get your documents back |
Your passport and documents should be returned to you on the day of your appointment. | ||
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Travel considerations |
⚠️ You should not book any travel abroad until you have received your visa decision and accessed your eVisa. | ||
Definitions on this page:
- Dependant: a child under 18, spouse or unmarried partner
- Enrolling your biometrics: submitting your fingerprints, photo, and digital signature as part of your visa application